Part of the Ministry of Justice – a government body set up to administer the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, make decision about compensation as a result of crimes of violence, and make awards of compensation.
A physical attack or any other act or omission of a violent nature which causes physical injury to a person; or a threat against a person, causing fear of immediate violence; a sexual assault or arson.
For CICA claims this would be a tribunal hearing – when the case is assessed by a judge.
A person who provides therapy, generally for mental health issues.
In the context of a CICA claim this is relevant for “co-operation with the police”. This means assisting the police in their enquiries and being prepared to go through with taking the offender to court, if the CPS agree to press charges.
A criminal conviction, such as a caution, reprimand, fine, order or prison sentence.
An agreement between a client and a law firm which states that the client will only pay the law firm’s fees if the firm achieve a pre-agreed result in the claim (usually payment of compensation). The agreement will state the legal fees in terms of a percentage of the compensation.
The payment made by the CICA in recognition of the suffering as a result of a crime.
An agreement between a client and a law firm which states the client will only pay the law firm’s fee if the firm are successful in the claim (usually payment of compensation). The amount the firm is paid is not set out as a percentage of the compensation.
A medically recognised diagnosis of either a physical or mental health condition.